Whether you want to be prepared for an emergency on campus, at home, or when traveling in the wilderness, make sure you have the proper training to safeguard yourself and others. CPR and an approved wilderness first aid course can help prepare you to handle a first aid emergency.
Outdoor Action Search
Topics: First Aid & CPR, Wilderness First Aid, CPR, Technical Skills
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OA First Aid
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OA Hiking & Backpacking
Outdoor Action offers hiking and backpacking opportunities as part of the OA Frosh Trip and Leader Training Programs as well as trip activities during the academic year.
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Topics: Backpacking, Leader Training, Leave No Trace, Technical Skills
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The Backpacker's Field Manual
A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering Backcountry Skills
by Rick Curtis, Director, Princeton University Outdoor Action Program
Second Edition published by Three Rivers Press division of Random House, May 2005
Second Edition published by Three Rivers Press division of Random House, May 2005
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The inclusion of Frosh Trip into regular Orientation in 2016 is the ultimate validation of OA's contributions to Princeton. All OA Leaders should be proud of what you've given to so many generations of Princetonians.
- Rick Curtis '79
Join us for our next Alumni Trip - Hiking the Italian Dolomites - July 2020
For more information regarding when sign-ups open or for information on other OA/Princeton Journeys Alumni trips, fill out the Interest Form.
Topics: Natural History, Technical Skills
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Outdoor Action Guide to Animal Tracking
by Rick Curtis
Topics: Alumni, Awards & Prizes, Leaders
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These awards are given annually to seniors in the Outdoor Action Program who have made significant contributions to the program and to the lives of others at Princeton University. Thanks and congratulations to all of them from the staff at Outdoor Action and from the Friends of OA Board.
Topics: Leaders, Leadership
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Becoming an OA Leader for Princeton and Beyond
Becoming an OA Leader is one of the most valuable things a student can do during their four years at Princeton. OA provides the most extensive leadership development program on campus. We teach skills that allow students to develop their confidence to make critical decisions, assess their group and develop effective communication, respect diversity and encourage students to explore cultures and experiences outside their confort zone.
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OA Leader Training is a great way to meet FUN people while you easily complete the training and lead an OA Trip. We are looking for motivated students, graduate students and faculty or staff to become leaders for the Frosh Trip in September. Don’t consider yourself outdoorsy? Outdoor Action will teach you the skills you need to be competent in the outdoors. Our priorities are to find people who are excited about working with others and learning and teaching new skills, and who bring a diversity of experiences and backgrounds to the program.